Articles
Slow and Steady
To take things slow in today's context may be the unbeaten track, but Chloe Yau is setting her eyes on the Chinese tea market, and inching her way up to promoting this culture.
A Letter to Hvala, from Hvala
In building a legacy, may we never forget our dreams. It has been a journey, and it will still be a journey from henceforth.
The Last First Step
Coffee champion, Andrea Tan, is setting her eyes to scale new and greater heights. Her advice for those willing to give it a shot is to simply start.
Escaping City Life To The Utopia of Tea
This autumn, tired of city life and the corporate grind, Julie Wang decided to come back to Wazuka – to slow down, get in touch with nature and rekindle her love for tea.
The Night Sky of Wazuka Mesmerises
We visit the tea farmers in Kyoto, Japan, who are faithfully growing and harvesting the tea leaves. Teruko Azuma tells us of the agricultural landscape and culture of Japan.
Third Wave Tea
He removed his long sword, the mark and honour of a samurai, to crawl through a small opening into the chashistu. The room was small with only 2 tatami-mat of space, rustic and minimally decorated in muted colours. In such a space, there is only room for two. The host and the guest. They do not speak, for the noise of the world is plenty. And the ceremony is an escape, however brief, from the world.
Art Is Not a Balanced Equation
The science of the Arts is an interesting concoction. We hear from Stanley his take on commercialising his hobby — a move cited cautiously, fearfully and passionately.
It's Always Day One
The craft of pottery goes back to day one, every day. Singaporean potter, Kim Whye Kee, returns to the same motion of throwing, firing and moulding clay — as always.
Senchado
"The price of this tea is anything from a hundred gold, to half a sen. If you want to drink for free, that is alright too. I'm only sorry I can't let you have it for less." -Baisao
Third Wave: Hojicha
First of the Third Wave Tea series, we explore one of the up and coming tea that is gaining traction around the world — the Hojicha tea.
Matcha Latte
Added with a layer of milk and drizzled with sugar, the matcha latte can be prepared in less than three minutes. This simple beverage packs antioxidants and is a quick on-the-go alternative.
